How did Melina and Irene know about Esperanza's life in Mexico?

People in the camp like to gossip

Why did the cabins in the camp remind Esperanza of the horse stalls in her Papa's ranch?

The cabins were small and shabby.

Why did Mama lecture Esperanza about being happy in the cabins?

Mama wanted Esperanza to appreciate what they have

How did Mama change in the Onions chapter?

Mama started putting her hair in a long, single braid

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Esperanza Rising (Onions) pg. 100-120

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How did Melina and Irene know about Esperanza's life in Mexico?
Hortensia told everyone in the camp about what happened
Mama wrote a letter to Melina nd Irene
People in the camp like to gossip
Melina and Irene knew Esperanza back in Mexico
2
Isabel is Hortensia's
Niece
Daughter
Younger cousin
Granddaughter
3
Why did the cabins in the camp remind Esperanza of the horse stalls in her Papa's ranch?
The cabins were high enough to fit horses.
The cabins were small and shabby.
The cabins housed horses too.
The cabins had the same color.
4
What was Esperanza's camp job?
Cutting the onions
Changing the diapers of the babies in the camp
Teaching Isabel
Sweeping the wooden platform
5
Why did Mama lecture Esperanza about being happy in the cabins?
Abuelita was going to rescue them from the camp
Mama promised Esperanza that they would leave the cabin soon
Mama wanted Esperanza to appreciate what they have
Esperanza was not allowed to complain
6
Who taught Esperanza how to sweep with a broom?
Hortensia
Miguel
Mama
Isabel
7
Esperanza hesitated to touch Silvia's hand. Why?
Silvia doesn't like Esperanza.
Silvia called Esperanza "Cinderella."
Silvia's hands were dirty.
Esperanza is scared of strangers.
8
Who is Silvia?
Esperanza's cousin
Isabel's best friend
Marisol's best friend
Esperanza's new best friend
9
Esperanza must wash the babies' diapers by herself because Isabel
will be sweeping the platform
took a job in the sheds
will help Mama with the cooking
will be going to school
10
How did Mama change in the Onions chapter?
Mama looked much happier and healthier
Mama looked much older and grew white hair
Mama started putting her hair in a long, single braid
Mama no longer smiled

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